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An Amazing Fall Wreath for Your Front Door: A Seasonal Welcome
Now that autumn’s crisp air is settling in, adding a fall wreath to your front door is a perfect way to embrace this cozy season. A fall wreath is typically a blend of nature’s rich colors, textures, and elements that evoke the spirit of harvest and thanksgiving. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy…
How to Create a Calming Neutral Bedroom: 9 Ways
When you don’t want a lot of color in your sleeping quarters, a neutral bedroom palette is a good way to create a calming, serene space. Discover today’s collection of nine examples that show how to use neutral colors to their best advantage. Insert a couple stand-out pieces when decorating with neutral tones. In this…
Wonderful English Decorating, Decluttering Tips, and More: Friday Finds
This weekend I’m gearing up for Halloween by decorating the front porch for the trick-or-treaters. When I was a kid, I always appreciated houses that got in the spirit of the festivities. My dad used to dress up in a gorilla outfit and run outside whenever someone rang the doorbell for candy. It became a…
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I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, POND AND GARDEN, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.
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My name is Jennifer and I started my blog in 2011 as a way to motivate myself by chronicling improvements to my circa 1875 house. I figured if I was writing about what I was doing, I’d be more likely to tackle and actually finish home improvement projects.
I remarried on June 30, 2011 and my husband and I talked about buying a new home together. But we both love it here in our little town and decided to stay put. The town has more than tripled in size since living here, but I still consider it to be small compared to the other Chicago ‘burbs.
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